Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections
A poem titled "The Sergeant Major" by an unknown author. The only date printed is February 12, 1854.
Knoxville (Tenn.)
Description of the 16th Michigan Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg,
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
An original poem by A. Van Dyke dated 1862.
Calhoun County
Songs for the Soldiers presented by Clark Brewer of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. There are four songs featured.
Letter from General Alpheus S. Williams to Quartermaster General Salmon S. Matthews dated November 22, 1875. In the letter, Gen. Williams recounts the events that took place on Culp's Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Culps Hill
Muster Roll of Captain John J. Dennis' Artillery Company mustered to be attached to the 1st Regiment Michigan Engineers and Mechanics called into service on October 15, 1861.
Two seperate letters from Peter Jones and Henry Haney to Mrs. Mahan. Peter Jones wrotes to Mrs. Mahan on January 6, 1865, while Henry Haney wrote on December 19, 1864. Both individuals are wounded and stationed at different hospitals, but request supplies to be sent to them by Mrs. Mahan.
Finley Hospital (D.C.), Slough Barracks Hospital (Va.)
Our Camp Journal from the 26th Michigan Infantry dated October 15, 1863.
Staten Island (N.Y.), Fort Richmond (N.Y.)
Furlough for Private Henry Avery of the 5th Michigan Cavalry from November 3-6, 1862.
Allegan County
Proof of enlistment for Chancy Smith dated October 8, 1863.
Camp Jackson (Mich.)
Leave of Absence granted to George Downing of the the 15th Michigan Infantry from January 7 - 14, 1862 at Camp Monroe.
Camp Monroe (Mich.)
A letter from Edwin C. Miles with no date present. The letter was written on the back of a map depicting the Ohio River dated 1855. Edwin writes about his journey to Washington D.C. as well as updating the lastest news on the 5th Michigan Infantry.
Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.), Harrisburg (Pa.), Washington, D.C.
Notice for the assembly of a Veterans Army Corps. dated December 10, 1864.
Jackson (Mich.)
Pass from the 9th Michigan Infantry dated September 26, 1861.
Detroit (Mich.)
Promotion Certificate for Albert Sonewald to the rank of Sergeant for Company A of the 1st Michigan Infantry dated August 30, 1862.
Letter from Private James Lewis to General William Dension Whipple dated May 29, 1865. In the letter, Private Lewis requests for a 30 day furlough to see his brother who has been wounded.
Decatur (Ala.)
